Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,196
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-03-13
- Owners notified
- 2026-04-30
Defect description
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2021-2026 XE40, 2023-2025 XE60, 2023-2026 XHE40, and 2024-2026 XHE60 transit buses equipped with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems V1 and V2. An inverter software error may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration in certain conditions.
Safety risk
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
New Flyer will update the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.